Every NFL franchise is afraid of potential busts in the draft, particularly players who get selected early and then go on to underperform. It can set a team back for multiple years.
Not every player taken in the opening round will end up as a superstar in the league. But, at the least, teams are hoping to acquire productive players who can become starters and be an integral piece of their offense or defense for many years to come.
The 32 NFL teams will all look to make the correct decisions during the 2024 NFL draft, which is set for April 25-27 in Detroit.